7 months out and starving

[Shannon9039]

hi all
I am 7 months out and starving all the time. I have been in a stall for 2 months and only lost 50 Pds since surgery. I am afraid in won't reach my goal because I am hungry all the time. Please help.

[Rebecca50]

Do the pouch test.

[tia_scott81]

You could be thirsty. I doubt that you're hungry. My doctor said lots of people confuse the two feelings. Make sure you drink at least 64 oz of water a day. I was having a similar problem. Now the only time i feel "snackier" is when i'm about to start my menstrual cycle(tmi?)

[Fluffy]

I;m hungry a LOT too, so I eat a lot of very small meals and snacks about 3 oz at a time. It helps.

[Munchkin]

Are you having enough protein in your diet? Drinking enough fluid?

[scgal21]

I'm 5 months out and I do experience hunger also. I eat small amounts frequently and make sure there is sufficient protein to stay satisfied, and drink lots of water.

[sandiagirl]

I have some hunger occasionally too - agree with everyone above - keep protein up and stay away from "slider" foods (foods that go down easy and have a lot of calories ) and carbs. Also, my surgeon keeps telling me that hunger can be because of reflux so I take ranitadine twice a day and this help. Although they aren't my favorite and I suspect by 7 months I'll really hate them - whey protein shakes seem to help keep hunger away for hours. Good luck!

[butterflybecca]

Same here! I'm about 6 months out and get hungry about every 90 minutes. I too will eat a few bites of this and that, mostly proteins like yogurt, cheese, peanut butter, cooked chicken, 1 scrambled egg or turkey bologna and NUTS! Lots of nuts and beef jerky. Yumm. Unfortunately I can't say if I've lost any weight lately as I've been in a leg cast since 04/19 and really haven't done much exercising since before then except for some chair yoga. I can't wait to weigh in again! But I feel as long as no weight is gained, then all is okay. We will lose sister! It's just not going to be as fast anymore. Stay positive!

[jari168]

I am about 4 months out and i get the way to but eat protein and drink lots o water and you should be good. but my doc said i can have 6oz to 8oz now since work out/

[juzmejnee]

im about 10 months, out and have lost almost 70 lbs ( a few oz shy of 70 ) my weight loss has been soooooooooooooooo slow since about October. Its driving me crazy. But im not going to give up. How much is everyone eating now?

[SlinkingFerret]

I'm 7 mo out and down 170lbs. Hit my target weight, but still not there for my target bmi.
Im also getting hungry as I introduce more "normal" foods.

If I stay consistent, exercise in the morning and eat proteiny, things are great.
Don't exercise, eat higher fat or higher refined carbs and I get cravings.

Protein, hydration and exerscise are definitely the biggest help for me

[Mari Carrillo]

good for you!!! great advise.... keep uup the good work. I'm 3 months and i get hungry but is all in my head.

[melanie0941]

how tall are you? What BMI is your goal?

[gbrs]

I am right at 7 mths too, and I can really put some calories away if I am grazing on carb laden sliders. I have hit and maintained my goal though by getting back on track by doing the pouch test, and then laying off the carbs and working out 5 days a week. Do you track your food? It might really surprise you!

[melanie0941]

5 day pouch test link that I just found...

Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test